Capitol Alert The latest on California politics and government November 14, 2012

California faces a $1.9 billion deficit through June 2014, significantly smaller than in recent years after voters passed two tax initiatives last week, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office said Wednesday.

Retiring San Bernardino County Sheriff Rod Hoops was accused by a former deputy chief of trying to sway the Board of Supervisors to replace him with Assistant Sheriff John McMahon.

SAN BERNARDINO – Retiring Sheriff Rod Hoops has been accused of brokering an agreement with the county Board of Supervisors to ensure the appointment of his replacement, according to a former deputy chief.

With a jury moments away from hearing opening statements in his corruption trial, former San Jacinto Councilman and Treasurer James W. Potts pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors on Tuesday Nov. 13, quietly putting an end to his role in a case that rocked the city three years ago.

To read story by Richard K. De Atley in The Press Enterprise, click here.

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